Puri (Odisha), Dec 13 : Lords celebrate Diwali popularly called ”Deba Dipabali” in a traditional way in Sri Jagannath temple which continues for three nights after it began on December 11 to pay homage to parents.

Lakhs of devotees thronged this holy city to witness lifting of “Mahadip” by the designated servitors who scaled 200 feet high temple top and light diyas on the temple “Amolaka”.

During these three days the deities make offerings to their parents.
On the first day Lord Jagannath offered “Pinda” (obsequies) in favour of the mythological king Indradyumna who established the lords in this temple.

As per legends the king prayed for a boon to end his dynasty so that none of his successors could claim the ownership of the temple.

The boon was granted by the Lord Jagannath who volunteered to offer Pinda to his ardent devotee Indradyumna.

On the second day as incarnation of Sri Ram the lord offered pinda to his father king Dasarath and as Krishna he offered Pinda to parents Basudev and Devaki. On the third day the Pinda was offered to his foster parents Nanda and Jashoda.
During these three days, a set of complex rituals were observed and the temple was illuminated by a large number of “Diyas”.

The colourful and illuminated temple top presented a spectacular look in the night and scores of devotees witnessed the ceremony.
The temple administration had taken special measures for completion of all the rituals of the lords in time.
Lakhs of devotees feast on mahaprasad during these three days.